2004 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2003 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Skoda Octavia would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (175 HP) has 76 more horse power than 2003 Skoda Octavia. (99 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2003 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1186 kg more than 2003 Skoda Octavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Skoda Octavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Land Rover Freelander (240 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Skoda Octavia.
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2004 Land Rover Freelander | 2003 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Land Rover | Skoda |
Model | Freelander | Octavia |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 99 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 148 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2440 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |